Finding the Third Proportional to 21,553 and 31,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,553 and 31,493 is: 46,017.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,553 : 31,493 = 31,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,553/31,493 = 31,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,553x = 31,493 × 31,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,553x = 991,809,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 991,809,049/21,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,017.22
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